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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | One Constitution Avenue, NE |
Address2 | Suite 300 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Norfolk |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 23510 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 29414-12
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6. House ID# 312850000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Bruno Maestri, Vice President Government Relations |
Date | 10/31/2011 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3261. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2009. Supported funding for FRA, R&D,Positive Train Control, Amtrak, and projects of National Significance.
S. 3181. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009. Monitored.
H.R. 2638. Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriations Act (PL110-329). Monitored.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Marque |
Ledoux |
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Bruno |
Maestri |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1499. Marine Emissions Reductions Act. Monitored.
S. 2191. America's Climate Security Act of 2007. Monitored bill for impact on coal and development of clean coal technology. Supported amendments to foster environmental attributes of railroads.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruno |
Maestri |
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Marque |
Ledoux |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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Frank |
Voyack |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5577. Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Act. Monitored legislation and supported more aggressive efforts for product substitution for more dangerous chemicals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruno |
Maestri |
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Marque |
Ledoux |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 370 and S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to support coal-to-liquid activities.
H.R. 6258. Carbon Capture and Storage Early Development Act. Supported
H.R. 6899. Comprehensive American Energy & Consumer Protection Act. Supported adding H.R.6258 to bill and monitored.
H.R. 1424. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Division A, Section 111-112. Monitored particularly the energy part's carbon capture and sequestration and CO2 capture credit provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruno |
Maestri |
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Marque |
Ledoux |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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Frank |
Voyack |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.184. Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act. Title I, Sections 109-111. Monitored.
H.R. 1401. Rail and Public Transit Security Act of 2007. Monitored.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruno |
Maestri |
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Marque |
Ledoux |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009.
S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases truck weights to 97,000 pounds.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruno |
Maestri |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills.
S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-209. Supported final bill, but opposed earlier provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties on host railroads for Amtrak service and Amtrak-like access on freight lines.
No bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials.
H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202)and whistleblower protection (Title III).
S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments. Supported bill as enacted.
Monitored Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on railroad cost of capital (EP 558) and common carrier obligation (EP 667), environmental analyssis of Norfolk Southern and Pan Am Railways application for joint control and ownership of PanAm Southern (Finance Docket No. 35147).
H.R. 6707. Taking Responsiblity for Community Safety Act. Opposed.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Bruno |
Maestri |
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Marque |
Ledoux |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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Frank |
Voyack |
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Scott |
Muir |
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Steve |
Anthony |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code WAS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.719.H.R.1248 Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills and sought amendments.
S. 1889. Section 601. H.R. 2095. Section 617. Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Clarification of Federal jurisdiction over Solid Waste Facilities. Sought amendments. Incorporated in Title VI of H.R. 2095 as passed by Congress.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Bruno |
Maestri |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1125 and H.R. 2116. Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. Supported.
S. 881 and H.R. 1584. Short Line Investment Act of 2007. Supported. Enacted as part (Division C, Section 316) of H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stablization Act of 2008 (PL 110-343).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Bruno |
Maestri |
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Marque |
Ledoux |
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Darrell |
Wilson |
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Frank |
Voyack |
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Scott |
Muir |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1650 and S. 772. Federal Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Marque |
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Darrell |
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Frank |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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